The Problem We All Live With done by Norman Perceval Rockwell is arguably the single most important image ever done of an African-American in illustration history. This piece is the most requested work at the Norman Rockwell museum in...

Rap music has long had a reputation of being a form of
music that represents violence, sexual exploitation and excess. The genre has
been criticized in the media, associated with some of the nation’s social ills
and seen by a good number of people...

Chocolate bars have a dark, often untold story of human trafficking and child slavery. Cocoa plantations on the Ivory Coast use unpaid child labor to harvest the cocoa beans, often employing tactics such as physical abuse by overseers on plantations in West Africa.

Charlie Chaplin was an innovator and a brilliant man whom the United States exiled. Yes, the land of the free, exiled one of the greatest artists of our time. A great comedian, actor, director and writer. He is the author of one of the greatest songs ever written. What you must know IF you are an American, is that we the American people allowed him to be exiled. History repeats itself unless we listen and learn. Learn the facts. Make your own judgement and guard our freedom for the future

Epstein's former partner and close friend, Ghislaine Maxwell, had sought to keep the thousands of pages of documents in the case sealed, but finally lost that bid, after years of legal wrangling. Revealed in the unsealed documents were allegations against a number of powerful figures.

What do we really know about Thanksgiving? Have we been told the truth about the first Thanksgiving and the relationship of the Pilgrims and the Indians? Have our holidays lost their meaning? Come share with me, the real story.

Understand what the scientific community is reporting about the side effects of eating genetically modified foods. Studies show links to obesity, diabetes, food allergies, cancer, and fertility problems.

Some believe English class is just grammar and spelling, but it is communications for life. Education emphasizes math and science, but without English and the ability to communicate all subjects are at risk of being learned at a substandard level.

Without change, our dependence on petroleum and coal for power could someday lead to society's demise. But why wait for the inevitable when we can enact change now? With a multitude of viable energy sources at our finger tips, we are on the brink of a paradigm shift. Here are nine sources of renewable energy that could potentially change how we power our future.

Problems with waste disposal continue to contaminate the rivers of Nigeria, especially affecting residents in Port Harcourt. The area lacks strategies for preventing oil spills and contamination, and the clean-up methods after disasters require...

There are several deep-rooted causes of Indian poverty. Some have historical roots and others derive strength from socio-political structures. Lack of effective governance and corruption has only sustained Indian poverty.

This article summarizes the history and misdeeds of the Mexican drug cartels. The scope of this international problem is discussed as well, emphasizing its impact on the United States, perhaps the only country powerful enough to stop them.

Have you wondered why people living on the street don't just get jobs and stop being homeless? Learn about homeless employment statistics, the barriers to employment they must overcome, and share your solutions in the comments.

Why are old people ignored by our modern society? Most old people are a fount of life wisdom and experience useful to the younger generation. Here are just three aspects of why it is important to respect old people.

A successful Machiavellian leader consists of five crucial characteristics and traits. These traits are the deciding factors in whether or not the leader will be successful. These necessary characteristics include being feared or loved, but not...

Everybody agrees that prejudice is bad. I have never in my life met anyone who was in favor of prejudice. There is such universal agreement on this topic that it makes us feel united. Except when it comes to actual instances of prejudice. Then...

The title "Ms." has become common currency in our social systems these days, but it is a fairly new invention. Now Ms. is used by nearly every woman, but most women don't know that it has philosophical roots in the early feminism movement of the 60s.

Climate change, global warming, environment - these concepts may be very distant, but you can be a part of the problem, or the solution. Learn how you can help solve global warming by these simple acts.

H2B Visa Details The H2B work visa is a status that is designated for individuals who will be employed in nonagricultural positions which are seasonal, intermittent or that can be labelled a one time occurrence. Qualifying positions include those...

I. INTRODUCTION
The late 1960’s and early 1970’s were a revolutionary time for the role of government and the protection of the natural environment. For perhaps the first time in the nation’s history, the general public became aware and...

Prohibition of drugs is not a new phenomenon. Throughout history commonplace drugs such as alcohol, marijuana and even coffee have been banned in various places, with varying degrees of success.
In the twentieth century, while alcohol and coffee...

When the issue of men wearing lingerie is discussed, there are two often heard counterpoints, or slurs that are thrown in the direction of such men. One of these is that the man in questions must be gay. This issue has been addressed more fully in...

There is a distracting and controversial practice in some churches where people go up to the altar and lay money at a pastor's feet while he is preaching. Some churches favor the practice, while others frown upon it.

For more than 20 years now, whenever something awful like a school shooting happens, politicians have been quick to find something to blame. Since the times of Heath High School and Columbine, video games have been one of the quickest targets for politicians, but this is ignorant and miselading.

The term pollution refers to the act of contaminating ones
environment by introducing certain hazardous contaminants that disturb the
ecosystem and directly or indirectly affect the living organisms of that
ecosystem. Pollution in general is the...

Recycling is very important, but even better is reusing. Recycling actually uses energy and transport time and fuel to get the items to where they need to go. If you can reuse an item yourself, that's more energy, time and fuel saved, as well as...

The 21st century is an amazing time to be a woman because of modernization, technology, and medical advancements. This article is all about women and why being a woman of the 21st century is so amazing, especially when compared to historical times.

Nowadays, many people hastily jump to uninformed conclusions and stick to their bigoted opinions. I believe people should do research and learn to make informed opinions, especially with regard to animal testing.

While I understand that cigarette smoking has caused untold heartache, pain and suffering to millions of people who have contracted smoking-related diseases, the libertarian part for me is uncomfortable with the banning of cigarette commercials.We are a nation of free thinking adults who deserve to be able to make up our own minds about our actions. We don’t need a “nanny state” to tell us what we can or cannot do, or what we are allowed to see on television. We understand it is dangerous to our

There is a lot of criticism regarding the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), frequently stating the cost of education, questions of efficacy, and concerns about mainstreaming children with significant disabilities. This article examines the criticisms and provides our personal example of success because of the IDEA law - equal opportunity and access to education is highly successful for the majority of students receiving specialized education services.

Modern farming methods rely heavily on the European Honey Bee for pollination, but the honey bee population is in peril and the cause of the problem is not well understood. Modern farming methods do not currently support adequate pollination by native species of bees.

This article summarizes the various reported incidents of human trafficking in the contemporary world. The story also provides contacts for organizations involved in the fight against human trafficking.

If there had been any doubt before, the recent catastrophe on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico has really driven home the message that drilling for oil is a messy and risky business. Consequently, decisions are now being made that affect the future of offshore oil drilling. But how risky is it really? Should we stop offshore drilling?

My
library contains three dictionaries; their definitions of marriage vary in
context, but ultimately each source supports the same definition. The
definitions of marriage are as follows "The legal union of a man and
woman as husband and wife," ...

Religion in developed countries is declining, but why is it dying out so fast? Read on to find out why 9 countries will soon be comprised entirely of non-believers, and why the rest of the world will soon follow their lead.

Many people already realize the importance that recycling has on our society and way of life. However, if you still need more convincing, here are five big reasons why you need to start recycling today.

Academic evaluation of absolutist and relativist theories as they relate to the application of abortion as an issue. All major ethical theories explained and discussed. Philosophy and Ethics exam students will benefit from this, alongside anyone wanting to understand how culture has changed from Divine Law to Relativism in the UK and USA.

It would be interesting to conduct a study on the history of adolescence. I suspect that the stereotype of the sullen, rebellious, troublemaking teenager is a fairly modern concept. In a world where eighteen-year-olds are no longer viewed as adults,...

Recently a New York Times editor asked if it was a reporter's job to challenge dubious assertions made by newsmakers they write about. You mean they don't already? Eegads -- silly man, the answer is YES.

Women across the world have become prey to a new, modern form of violence: acid burning. The emotional and physical scars left with the survivors are unimaginable, and their lives are quite often ruined. But it doesn't have to be this way. You can help prevent this crime across the world and provide proper treatment to the victims.

Libertarians are just people who believe in the non-aggression principle and want to end marijuana prohibition, the drug war, and all other victimless crime laws. Let's take a look at the religious, social, political, legal, and commercial considerations that keep marijuana illegal.

OUR MOTHER EARTH is a home for all beings. She is a living thing. She has provided us with food, water, oxygen, and shelter. But we are destroying forests and wildlife and have polluted the air, water and soil. Now it is time to raise our voices against all injustices done to our Mother Earth.

Bullied children across America suffer needlessly. The number and severity of attacks by bullies continue to increase exponentially with the availability of social media sites and texting capabilities. States, desperate to get a handle on it, impose fines or jail parents of bullies. Is this fair?

Discusses changes to education for women and how these changes have increased advancement for women despite continued wage gaps and glass ceilings. The question of how women educators can empower female learners through dialogues advancing these students needs is also raised.

This hub looks at the history of immigration to Great Britain and how it has changed over the 20th century. It also looks at the regulations and restrictions that were introduced throughout the century and what impact they had.

Farmers use a variety of potentially toxic chemicals to prevent pests from consuming our food. Unfortunately, many of these chemicals can be bioaccumulated in our bodies or biomagnified through the food chain. Over time, some of them have the potential to cause severe adverse health affects in humans.

Titanic represents one of the biggest boat disasters in history. It also teaches an important lesson about the influence of social class on health and survival. This article describes how the physical structure of the ship itself impacted passengers' chances of survival and how social class continues to play a significant role in people's health outcomes today.

Even as society becomes more accepting of the LGBT+ people, bi erasure and biphobia are rampant within the LGBT+ community. It is time for the LGBT+ community to put an end to discrimination within itself.

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